Luke 1:32

Authorized King James Version

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὗτος
G3778
He
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#2
ἔσται
G2071
shall be
will be
#3
μέγας
G3173
great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
υἱὸς
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#6
ὑψίστου
G5310
of the Highest
highest, i.e., (masculine singular) the supreme (god), or (neuter plural) the heavens
#7
κληθήσεται
G2564
shall be called
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
δώσει
G1325
shall give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#11
κύριος
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#12
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#14
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
θρόνον
G2362
the throne
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
#16
Δαβὶδ
G1138
David
david, the israelite king
#17
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
πατρὸς
G3962
father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#19
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Luke. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of Luke Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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